American University of Beirut
AUBnet
Residential Acceptable Use Policy

(rev. 1999/02/08)

The Personal Computing and Networking Services (PCNS) at AUB provides computer clusters and in-room connection services in selected on-campus residences in support of the educational mission of the University. It is the responsibility of each resident to use these services appropriately and in compliance with "AUBnet Code of Conduct for Users of Computing Systems and Internet Services" and with all policies outlined in the University Residence Agreement. Non-student users (e.g., resident fellows, spouses, and children) are also expected to abide by the spirit of these policies and all guidelines mentioned herein when using these resources.

Residential Network Acceptable Use Policy

PCNS has adopted the following regulations on the use of the residential computing network:

1. AUBnet residential data network services and wiring may not be modified or extended beyond the area of their intended use. This applies to all network wiring, hardware, clusters and in-room sockets.
2. The residential network (in-room connections or computer cluster connections) may not be used to provide AUBnet or Internet access to anyone outside the University community for any purposes other than those that are in direct support of the academic mission of the University.
3. AUBnet-specific or commercially obtained network resources may not be retransmitted outside the University community. Examples: the Libraries' on-line CD databases, CBT on-line training material and Infotrac.
4. The residential network is a shared resource. Thus, the use of applications which inhibit or interfere with the use of the network by others are not permitted. (For example, using an IP address not assigned to you, or applications which use an unusually high portion of the bandwidth for extended periods of time, thus inhibiting the use of the network by others, are not permitted).
5. Use of the residential network must comply with the University's policy on Unrelated Business Activity.

Computer Cluster Acceptable Use Policy

The Residential Computing clusters are provided as productive work environments for students and members of the residence community. The primary use of these resources is for work related to academics. All other uses are considered secondary. Specifically:

6. Residential computing clusters may be used only by members of the residence in which they are located, unless the local residence community decides otherwise. In any case, residential computing clusters are for the use of on-campus residents only.
7. Academic work by students takes precedence over all other uses of the cluster computers (such as games, non-academic e-mail, etc.).
8. AUB students have priority over non-students (spouses, children, etc.) in using the computers.
9. Anyone engaged in an activity or use of the cluster computers which hampers or interferes with the ability of other students to do academic work may be asked to quit the activity and/or leave the cluster by other users of the cluster. Examples include excessive computer volume, loud conversation, and disruptive behavior.
10. Smoking, food and drink are not permitted in any residence cluster.
11. Any theft of or damage to residential cluster computer equipment will be the financial responsibility of the local residence if the theft or damage resulted from negligence on the part of residence members. If the theft or damage can be traced to a specific individual, or group of individuals, then they will be held personally and financially responsible for the damage or theft.
12. Unlawful copying of software is not permitted.
13. Problems or violations of any sort regarding the use of the computer clusters or residential computer network should first be reported to your local Resident Coordinator.